School Law: Cases and Concepts FROM THE PUBLISHER
Recent news headlines involving our schools have focused on a variety of controversial issues. Religion in public schools, the drug testing of students, strip searching of students for drugs and weapons, dress codes and uniform regulations, and school "vouchers" are a mere few of the educational issues with which we are faced today. This book uses a case-study method to examine the judicial precedents set and the law as it stands in regard to school law today. This revised and updated book focuses on an understanding of legal rationale and principles. Written in a clear, understandable, and interesting manner, the book examines the sources of law under which educators operate, the legal constraints to state action in the educational arena, the legal rights and restrictions applicable to students and teachers, the historical and legal foundations of both desegregation and recent school finance reform, the law pertaining to disabilities, and educator and school district liability Lawyers and legal professionals, educators and educational administrators, educational reformers, school board members, parents, public school students, and students of law and education.
SYNOPSIS
Covering selected school law topics, with particular attention to those having impact at the school-building level, this book provides an introduction for educators and administrators who have no background in law. It outlines major legal principles and discusses the crucial cases concerning topics like educational governance, teachers, desegregation, individuals with disabilities, finance, and liability. La Morte teaches at the University of Georgia. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
FROM THE CRITICS
Booknews
New edition of a standard textbook first published in 1982. The format is un-lawbook-like, undaunting to the education student. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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